Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Give us a call at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. This blog post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is…
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Terrific Tooth Tips
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, your dental health is always our top priority. What can you do to keep your teeth and gums in good shape, apart from regular checkups with us every six months. Here are some tips. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have…
The Prevalence of Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. Those statistics come from…
What Is an Ideal Bite?
Categories: Dental Health, Invisalign
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we often refer to an “ideal bite.” What does that mean? One definition of the word ideal is “an ultimate standard of perfection.” Perfection is a pretty tall order. So, what, exactly, is an ideal bite? The briefest definition we can offer is this: teeth that…
Dental Implants: The Most Preferred Tooth Replacement Option for Future
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we’re always reminding our patients to brush and floss their teeth. It’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. But we know that in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some of our patients are going to lose a tooth. When that happens, we recommend…
Which Comes First?
It’s a little bit like the chicken-or-egg question: which should you do first, brush your teeth, or floss them? The answer depends on who you ask. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we think the important thing is that you do both. Some dentists will tell you it’s better to floss first.…
Infancy Through Childhood: Instill Good Brushing Habits
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
New parents may be surprised by recommendations on infant oral care. At The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, we advise parents to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to tooth decay as older teeth. Parents are encouraged to use…
Fight Plaque Build-Up!
When you have teeth, you usually have some plaque build-up, too. It isn’t easy to see it and it isn’t easy to get it off, so having a cleaning and checkup at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City every six months is a very good idea. Plaque is a sticky film that is…
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is an…
Smile Transformations At The Sugar House Dentist – The Sugar House Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
This message from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City is for people who would like to have a more beautiful smile. Many of us are not happy with their smiles, and see room for improvement. Common issues include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little visible gum tissue, missing teeth, or…
